I attended an information meeting for a new proposed addictions treatment centre the other day. The architectural firm displayed their conceptual design for the facility. The facility will be built in a residential area on the west area of town alongside a creek.
The area housed a hockey arena and curling rink which has long been shuttered and left in disarray. A new purpose for a great area has become a polarizing issue in our city.
It will be a beautiful enrichment for the community and city providing a much needed place for people dealing with their addictions to get the help they need.
Unfortunately, at this meeting the detractors and naysayers outnumbered the supporters. Why are people opposed to this facility? They have been told that their property value will depreciate. The aesthetics of their suburban life will be upheaved because of the clientele this recovery centre will attract. That the facility needs to be in an industrial area not residential.
Well I got news for you, all the other treatment centres in our city are located in residential areas not industrial. They are established supportive members of their community areas with no incidents to the public involving the residents.
A family who lost their son 2 weeks ago to death by suicide from addictions was in attendance showing their support for the project. These detractors had the audacity to call them out saying they didn't do enough to help their son. I couldn't believe it. What if it was their loved one? How ignorant, insensitive and inconsiderate can people be?
I 100% support this project and am prepared to do whatever I can to ensure it is built. I would be prepared to volunteer at the facility once it is built. Please take the time to know all the facts and support this project. Check out their website at www.bruceoakerecoverycentre.ca
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